I think some color “compatibility” can matter, for group shots. If the bridesmaids will be in an off shade. you may want an off shade of your color. If they’re in, say, sage, you may not want burgundy. But pink or pale blue could be pretty with that. Jmo.
Love the look with those English hats. I suspect my D would think I’m nuts. But she has liked pics of some throwback styles.
I am more adventurous than many of you! I buy things sight unseen from reputable places (not Chinese onliners), and to my surprise, I have not had to send much back.
I might BB but not for this occasion. Another designer I like is Kamorov. It can be pricey but they have sales. This is what I prefer to wear but don’t think it would fit the vibe.
https://komarov.com/
OP may like them
Because there will be better options later on. When I bought my dress, there were not a lot of spring / summer dresses available, so I chose from what was there. Later on, I saw a lot more choices. Nonetheless I kept the one I had because it really did look good on me
I was ? thru the Komodo site, and found some solid dresses without defined waists. https://komarov.com/collections/guest-of-wedding/products/v-neck-layered-chiffon-dress
This one is on sale, but other colors were not.
you can check the stores that carry them. I love this one. they just seem so comfortable.
@NEPatsGirl I just received a new Sundance Catalogue and was flipping through it and found two dresses that might appeal to you and both come in Petite sizes:
https://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/love+forever+dress.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=fn
OH, and this just came up on my Facebook newsfeed (they seem to know what I’m doing and it looks nice for you:
This is a great thread. S1 proposed to his long-time gf on Valentines Day and I’ve done some on-line browsing. We’ve already had dinner with FDIL and her parents - MOB is leaning toward long so that’s what I’ve been looking at. So far, most of what I’ve seen is either too matronly or too va-va-voom.
@Bestfriendsgirl this is the dress I wore to my DDs wedding. Mine was lavender which isn’t made anymore. I loved it…comfy…not matronly at all…and not va va boom.
Love it!
I think there needs to be compatibility of length, color, and degree of formality for good photos. We attended a wedding last fall where the MOB wore a full-length, peach, head-to-toe, sequined gown, and the MOG wore a business-looking type, red suit. Not only would I have not worn either of those extremes but they also looked ridiculous paired together in photos. Yes, they were probably each happy with what they wore as it “fit” them, but they were just TOO far apart.
When I was married 30+ years ago, my mom wore a lovely long chiffon jacket over a long dress and the MOG and my SisIL wore shorter knee or below length dresses, as did family members who weren’t wedding attendants. Our wedding photos look lovely anyway. It didn’t seem to bother anyone that our respective parents chose outfits that they loved and were comfortable in but very different from one another.
I really hope I don’t agonize over attire if my kids ever marry.
@soozievt Love that first dress!
“Wear beige and keep your mouth shut.” This was the advice I received 20 years ago as MOG, and yes, I wore beige and kept my mouth shut.
Our MOG wore a very pretty turquoise dress. No beige, and we wanted her opinions…so included her along the way.
^^ I read this book and it was a humorous easy read…BUT in real like the idea that a MOG has to keep her mouth shut (and wear beige - or and wear what she is “told”) is a slap in the face to grooms IMO!!! Weddings are about two people, not for ONE. 
Good grief…It’s a old saying…and a joke.